TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)

UHS•Las Vegas, NV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Spring Mountain Treatment Center is currently seeking a dynamic professional to join our team as a Mental Health Tech (MHT). The Mental Health Tech (MHT) is the clinical staff member who has interaction with patients on a daily basis. They present good communication and observation skills as well as the ability to accurately process and document information. The MHT provides structure and safety to the milieu environment as directed by hospital and unit procedures and manages patient behavior effectively. The MHT instructs, assists, and supervises patients in activities of daily living and provides services that support nurses, teachers, activity therapists, and other departments in various activities.

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent required
One year of experience in a psychiatric setting/patient care preferred
Good communication skills, i.e., reading, writing, and speaking
Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
Good leadership qualities which includes self-control, patience, and empathy
Obtain BLS Basic Life Support certification
New hires are required to attend 1 full week of New Employee Orientation on day shift, normally 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
Must successfully pass background check (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check)

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a psychiatric setting/patient care preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.